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What tool can be used to shrink or enlarge both the box and the picture at the same time?
What tool can be used to shrink or enlarge both the box and the picture at the same time?
- Free transform tool (correct)
- Selection tool
- Crop tool
- Eyedropper tool
Which option in the 'frame fitting' choices would be ideal if you want the content to fit the frame?
Which option in the 'frame fitting' choices would be ideal if you want the content to fit the frame?
- Center content in window
- Fit frame to content
- Fit content to frame (correct)
- Fit content proportionally
What is the shortcut to keep resizing proportionally using the free transform tool?
What is the shortcut to keep resizing proportionally using the free transform tool?
- Shift key (correct)
- Tab key
- Ctrl key
- Alt key
Which key combination can be used to resize both the box and the picture while keeping proportions?
Which key combination can be used to resize both the box and the picture while keeping proportions?
What feature can help you center a picture horizontally on a page?
What feature can help you center a picture horizontally on a page?
How far down from the top of the page does the speaker want the picture to be placed?
How far down from the top of the page does the speaker want the picture to be placed?
What is the most suitable measurement system to use for avoiding small type poster layouts in InDesign?
What is the most suitable measurement system to use for avoiding small type poster layouts in InDesign?
Why is it recommended to have a quarter-inch gutter between two columns in InDesign?
Why is it recommended to have a quarter-inch gutter between two columns in InDesign?
What does unchecking 'Facing Pages' setting in InDesign allow you to do?
What does unchecking 'Facing Pages' setting in InDesign allow you to do?
Why should the top and bottom margins be one inch in the InDesign setup process?
Why should the top and bottom margins be one inch in the InDesign setup process?
What does the 'Grid' help create in InDesign documents?
What does the 'Grid' help create in InDesign documents?
Which workspace option can be changed in InDesign to customize the interface?
Which workspace option can be changed in InDesign to customize the interface?
What should be considered when deciding between a vertical or horizontal layout for a project in InDesign?
What should be considered when deciding between a vertical or horizontal layout for a project in InDesign?
What does the 'Properties' panel in InDesign provide access to?
What does the 'Properties' panel in InDesign provide access to?
What should be checked or unchecked to control margin settings individually in InDesign?
What should be checked or unchecked to control margin settings individually in InDesign?
'Gutter' refers to the space between which elements in an InDesign document?
'Gutter' refers to the space between which elements in an InDesign document?
What is the primary purpose of Adobe InDesign?
What is the primary purpose of Adobe InDesign?
What does the speaker mention about Adobe Illustrator in comparison to Adobe InDesign?
What does the speaker mention about Adobe Illustrator in comparison to Adobe InDesign?
Where can all the videos and additional content from the class be found?
Where can all the videos and additional content from the class be found?
What file format does the text mention as being used in Adobe InDesign?
What file format does the text mention as being used in Adobe InDesign?
What is a significant requirement when working with elements in Adobe InDesign?
What is a significant requirement when working with elements in Adobe InDesign?
What application is mentioned as necessary to open files for full interactivity in Adobe InDesign?
What application is mentioned as necessary to open files for full interactivity in Adobe InDesign?
What does the speaker say about accessing class materials after graduation?
What does the speaker say about accessing class materials after graduation?
'Text wrap' is associated with which aspect of design software as per the text?
'Text wrap' is associated with which aspect of design software as per the text?
What type of writing is expected for the bio on page 2 of the InDesign document?
What type of writing is expected for the bio on page 2 of the InDesign document?
What aspect of students' writing will be evaluated by the professor?
What aspect of students' writing will be evaluated by the professor?
What is an important requirement when evaluating the self-evaluation for projects?
What is an important requirement when evaluating the self-evaluation for projects?
What is the purpose of understanding how image links work in InDesign?
What is the purpose of understanding how image links work in InDesign?
What is the significance of setting up columns and margins in InDesign?
What is the significance of setting up columns and margins in InDesign?
What is a key focus when styling text in InDesign?
What is a key focus when styling text in InDesign?
Why is it important to watch videos on exporting movies from Premiere Pro?
Why is it important to watch videos on exporting movies from Premiere Pro?
What is one reason students should write well in their documents?
What is one reason students should write well in their documents?
Which part of student documents will the professor NOT evaluate on perfection?
Which part of student documents will the professor NOT evaluate on perfection?
What is the purpose of the 'pages' window in InDesign?
What is the purpose of the 'pages' window in InDesign?
How can you change the gutter size on a specific page in InDesign?
How can you change the gutter size on a specific page in InDesign?
What happens when you double click on a page in InDesign?
What happens when you double click on a page in InDesign?
What is the purpose of the 'layers' window in InDesign?
What is the purpose of the 'layers' window in InDesign?
Which section allows you to access the gutter size settings in InDesign?
Which section allows you to access the gutter size settings in InDesign?
What does the blue color indicate when a page is double-clicked in InDesign?
What does the blue color indicate when a page is double-clicked in InDesign?
How can you apply changes to multiple pages simultaneously in InDesign?
How can you apply changes to multiple pages simultaneously in InDesign?
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What does turning a page blue indicate when double-clicked in InDesign?
What does turning a page blue indicate when double-clicked in InDesign?
What is the correct term used in InDesign for a container that holds content like type or picture?
What is the correct term used in InDesign for a container that holds content like type or picture?
How does cropping a picture in InDesign compare to Illustrator?
How does cropping a picture in InDesign compare to Illustrator?
How can you access just the picture within a frame in InDesign?
How can you access just the picture within a frame in InDesign?
What happens if you link the width and height when resizing a picture in InDesign?
What happens if you link the width and height when resizing a picture in InDesign?
Which tool is used to move objects in real-time in InDesign?
Which tool is used to move objects in real-time in InDesign?
What color outlines a frame in InDesign?
What color outlines a frame in InDesign?
How do you differentiate between moving a frame and moving a picture within a frame in InDesign?
How do you differentiate between moving a frame and moving a picture within a frame in InDesign?
What is the advantage of using frames in InDesign for handling content?
What is the advantage of using frames in InDesign for handling content?
Flashcards
What is InDesign?
What is InDesign?
A program that combines elements from other applications into a unified document.
What is the default layout in InDesign?
What is the default layout in InDesign?
A page layout with two columns and a gap between them.
What is the purpose of the 'gutter' in InDesign?
What is the purpose of the 'gutter' in InDesign?
A feature that ensures consistent spacing between columns across multiple pages.
What are margins?
What are margins?
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What is a 'grid' in InDesign?
What is a 'grid' in InDesign?
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What are 'Smart Guides'?
What are 'Smart Guides'?
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What is a 'frame' in InDesign?
What is a 'frame' in InDesign?
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What is the 'black arrow' tool in InDesign?
What is the 'black arrow' tool in InDesign?
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What is 'cropping' an image?
What is 'cropping' an image?
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What is the 'white arrow' tool in InDesign?
What is the 'white arrow' tool in InDesign?
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What is the 'Transform' area in InDesign?
What is the 'Transform' area in InDesign?
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What are 'facing pages' in InDesign?
What are 'facing pages' in InDesign?
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What is the 'linked' option for margins?
What is the 'linked' option for margins?
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What is a 'bio' in InDesign?
What is a 'bio' in InDesign?
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What is a 'self-evaluation' in InDesign?
What is a 'self-evaluation' in InDesign?
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What is the 'Pages' window in InDesign?
What is the 'Pages' window in InDesign?
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What is the 'Layers' window in InDesign?
What is the 'Layers' window in InDesign?
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What is the 'Place' function in InDesign?
What is the 'Place' function in InDesign?
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What is 'proportional resizing' in InDesign?
What is 'proportional resizing' in InDesign?
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What are 'tools' in InDesign?
What are 'tools' in InDesign?
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What is 'text styling' in InDesign?
What is 'text styling' in InDesign?
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What are 'project requirements' in InDesign?
What are 'project requirements' in InDesign?
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What is an 'Indesign tutorial'?
What is an 'Indesign tutorial'?
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What are 'video tutorials' in InDesign?
What are 'video tutorials' in InDesign?
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What is the 'New Document' option in InDesign?
What is the 'New Document' option in InDesign?
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What is a 'layout' in InDesign?
What is a 'layout' in InDesign?
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What is 'page design' in InDesign?
What is 'page design' in InDesign?
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What is 'object positioning' in InDesign?
What is 'object positioning' in InDesign?
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What is 'frame fitting' in InDesign?
What is 'frame fitting' in InDesign?
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Study Notes
Setting Up InDesign Document
- To create a new document in InDesign, click on the "Create New" button and then select the "Print" tab.
- Choose the "Letter" size icon to set up a letter-sized page (8.5 x 11 inches).
- Set the measurement system to "Inches" to avoid creating small layouts.
Page Settings
- Uncheck "Facing Pages" to have individual pages instead of a spread.
- Set the number of pages to 5.
- Set the start page to 1.
Columns and Margins
- Set up two columns with a gutter of 0.25 inches between them.
- Set the top margin to 1 inch, bottom margin to 1 inch, and left and right margins to 1.5 inches.
- Uncheck the "Link" option to control margins separately.
Using the Grid
- Use the grid to create an underlying structure for consistency from page to page.
- The grid includes wide margins on the left and right, fairly wide margins on the top and bottom, and two columns in the middle with a gutter between them.
Image Placement
- Use the "Frame Fitting" option to center the content in the window or fit the frame to the content.
- Hold the Shift key to keep the image in proportion while resizing.
- Hold the Command or Control and Shift keys to resize the image proportionally.
Using Smart Guides
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Use Smart Guides to center the image horizontally in the page.
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Use guides to place the image at a specific distance from the top of the page (3.25 inches down).### Indesign Basics
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The instructor will be covering the basics of Indesign, a compiling program that takes pieces from other applications and puts them together into a cohesive whole.
Project Requirements
- Students need to write a bio (50-100 words) on page 2, which is where the table of contents is.
- Students need to write a self-evaluation for each of the three projects (50-100 words each).
- The instructor will be evaluating the writing, grammar, and communication skills.
Indesign Tutorials
- The instructor will be providing demos on how to use Indesign, including creating a new document, setting up columns and margins, styling text, and cropping images.
- There are also video tutorials available for further learning.
Indesign Interface
- The Indesign interface includes the following windows:
- Pages window: shows all the pages in the document and allows for easy navigation.
- Layers window: not necessary for the current project.
- The tools are located in the upper left corner of the screen, and can be toggled between one and two columns.
Creating a New Document
- To create a new document, go to the File menu and select "New" and then "Document".
- The instructor will be using a simpler layout for the demo, which includes a cover page, table of contents, and project pages.
Working with Frames and Images
- In Indesign, everything (type or picture) is in a frame (or box) that exists independently from the content.
- To place an image, go to the File menu and select "Place", then navigate to the image and click to release it.
- The black arrow tool is used to move the frame and image independently.
- To resize an image, select the frame and use the handles to resize, or use the Transform area in the Properties window.
Cropping Images
- Cropping is easy in Indesign: just grab the frame and resize it to crop the image.
- To move the picture within the frame, use the white arrow tool or click on the circle in the middle of the frame.
Transforming Objects
- To transform an object (e.g. resize an image), use the Transform area in the Properties window.
- Linking the width and height ensures that the object remains proportional when resized.
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Learn how to start building your InDesign document with the basic layout. This quiz will guide you on what to do next and how to write copy for your document.
